Nigredo Monastery is a temporary monastery—a place of silence, transformation, and inner detoxification. Here, darkness is not suppressed but traversed so that …
Will the city of Zurich become Sodom and Gomorrah? The fall of Sodom and Gomorrah is not a past event, but a …
Will the city of Zurich become the Whore of Babylon? Since the dawn of humanity, an ancient pattern has repeated itself: humankind …
Our time does not suffer from a lack of feeling, but from an excess of unformed emotions. The heart has grown soft, …
Today’s woman is often left to her own devices in the process of motherhood and womanhood. What was once embedded in a …
Religion, in its original sense, means the conscientious observance of the numinous—that mysterious, dynamic reality that seizes hold of humankind without being …
Sexuality is one of humanity’s deepest mysteries. It is not merely physical power, but a sign of divine origin: created out of …
Society’s Invisible Atomic Bomb: How Divorce Split the Soul of a Generation and Why Divorce Is Worse Than Death – The Repressed …
Every era reveals its wounds in how it deals with life and death. Our time is characterized by a peculiar reversal: what …
Euthanasia appears to our age as an act of compassion. Yet beneath this seemingly gentle surface works another principle: pity that kills. …
For sixty years, the West has lived as if it had dismissed God. Churches have become museums, prayers mere remembrances, the cross …
Nigredo Monastery opens its doors at Christmas to guests who wish to celebrate the holiday in silence and awareness. In a time …
Nigredo Monastery stands at a turning point in its development. After years of internal and external development, the community is seeking new …
For generations, the father has been at rest. Not dead—only asleep. His gaze, once watchful and guiding, has grown weary from noise, …
Our age considers itself enlightened. People believe they can live without God, without prayer, without ritual – and yet a void remains …
This text is a social indictment and a psychological analysis. It seeks to understand the psychological tension of modern women by raising …
For Carl Gustav Jung, every process of individuation begins with the recognition of one’s own shadow – the honest awareness of what …
Then arises the Enchantress of Mirrors, the Witch of Confusion. She steals thought by stimulating emotions. She destroys love by preaching lust. …
I am Minne. Not that love that ignites fleetingly and quickly extinguishes, but the eternal fire that unites heart and spirit. The …
I am the one who guards the Grail, even when the people forgot it. I am the one who watched in the …
It is the great drama of our time: Man is divided—spirit from body, woman from man, father from child, faith from truth. …
From the ashes of the betrayed, from the silence of fathers and the pain of children, the Nigredo Monastery arose – a …
The modern father is present—yet spiritually absent. He loves his children, but barely knows them. He works to feed them, but his …
Our culture has lost the father. Not the biological father, but the symbolic father – the one who establishes order, boundaries, and …
The New Evangelization is not a program, a movement, or a modern concept. It is a call in the desert, a spiritual …
Katy Faust discusses the importance of stable, biological family units, asserting that children have a fundamental right to their mother and father. …
Overcoming the Feminization of Culture
Western Bushido is not a code of the sword, but of consciousness. It teaches not the fight against the enemy, but against …
The monastic year: The path of Nigredo Monastery is a year of testing. It is aimed at men who feel that the …
The times we live in are a time of disintegration. Church, culture, and religion have lost their center. The power of faith …
Regula Nigredi: The path of the Ordo Nigredo leads through the darkness of matter to clarity of spirit. Those who enter leave …
From Heart to Heart – A Mystical Writing on Darkness, Heart, and Light In the spirit of the house and in connection …
My path was one of darkness, trials, and inner struggles. I was betrayed, ridiculed, slandered, robbed, and despised. Family, friends, students, and …
The term ‘Silver Bullet Method’ originates from hunting slang and means ‘a single fatal shot that kills the target instantly.’ In legal …
Many young men came to meditate and pray, and when I became a father myself, I realized how lost we men are …
There is a silent signal that indicates a far greater danger than any explicit physical threat. This indicator is often ignored by …
Have you ever looked at the men around you—successful, successful, respected—and sensed that something is missing beneath the surface? These men wear …
Most men never realize it, but behind every decision they make, every woman they pursue, every heartbreak they suffer, there’s an invisible …
You’ve prayed your whole life to find peace, to feel seen and saved, but nothing changes. You kneel, you cry, you beg, …
Do you think you know why you’re chasing women? You think it’s about love, about connection, about finding someone who completes you. …
Do you feel guilty because you don’t feel loved by the person who should have loved you the most? This question stings, …
In a letter to Carl Gustav Jung, a woman asked whether a suicide attempt at the age of 21 might have destroyed …
It sounds simple, even clichéd, but there’s one crucial point that almost no one recognizes. Ignoring it can leave you trapped in …
The story of the self begins with wholeness. We are born as unified beings, existing in a state of primordial completeness. But …
When a loyal man is betrayed, something changes deep inside him. It’s not just that he’s hurt, but that the foundation on …
Welcome to the nightwatch (vigil) on Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) at St. Laurentius Catholic Church in Reichenburg, Switzerland. The vigil will take …
Ego death is what happens when someone who loves you cheats on you (spouse, parent). Imagine the world is incredibly complicated and …
In this thought-provoking video, renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson delves into the psychology behind radical feminists, drawing connections between their behaviors and …
Einsiedeln Abbey is a Benedictine monastery and is famous for the Black Madonna. The abbey is the largest pilgrimage site in Switzerland …
Welcome to the Zen weekend in Graubünden. The Berghaus Schwänzelegg in Grüsch-Danusa offers a meditation weekend for the whole family. Zen Father …
Welcome to the Zen meditation weekend at the Berghaus Schwänzelegg in Grüsch-Danusa Switzerland. Friday 18:30 Arrival 19:15 (Meditation 3x 45min) 22:00 …
Verse – The Great Promise And he said, “Whoever finds the interpretation of these words will not taste death.” Comment Anyone who …
The Case A disciple asked Venerable Master Yun-Men, “When this student did not raise any thought, was there sin or not?” Zen …
The Case Emperor Wu of Liang asked Bodhidharma, “What is the first principle of the holy teachings?” Bodhidharma said, “Emptiness, no holiness.” …
Case A monk asked Joshu, “Has a dog the Self-Nature or not?” Joshu answered, “Mu.” Mumons Comment In order to master Zen, …
During the monastic training, chanting (monk singing) is an important part in order to pass on the teachings according to oral tradition …
The Zen monk ‘s vows are expressions and reinforcements and motivate the daily practice of compassion and wisdom, for the practical implementation …
Zen master Father Reding talks about Jesuit Father Lassalle – Zen meditation for Christians – Zazen as a modern “cloud of not-knowing” …
Zen master Father Reding preaches: Patriarchy – The evil white man – A society that hates men needs eunuchs! So the king …
Abortion is murder and our society encourages it. Zen master Father Reding preaches from the Nigredo Monastery about the godless and narcissistic …
Zen Master Father Reding preaches: XXX – Satisfaction – Sexuality – The Loss of Intimacy – The harmony between man and woman …
Zen Master Father Reding preaches: Disasters – Atomic Bomb – Birth Control Pill – Climate Change – Artificial Intelligence – Childlessness! Whatever …
Zen master Father Reding preaches. Symptom ‘Gendered Language. We are intelligent Pagans and are building the Tower of Babel again. This is …
The Song of the Phoenix are songs about the Holy Spirit. Give us wisdom, give us courage for the fears, for the …
Welcome to the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. The monthly meditation week offers you a break, time out meditation and peace. Contemplation – …
Every journey into silence begins where it is loudest and darkest. The whole world is burning, where do you want to hide? …
Welcome to the Open Day 2023 at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Once a year, the Zen monastery opens the temple gates …
Father Reding from the zen monastery talks about family, husband and to become a father. It should be guided by your wisdom …
An ancient Zen Buddhist temple called Wanfu Temple is located on Mount Huangbo in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. Its abbot Yinyuan Longqi, …
Rinshoin is a large and historically significant Rinzai Zen temple in the heart of Tokyo, right next to Tokyo University and not …
Koutokuji Temple belongs to the Daitokuji Zen Lineage. Gengoro Ota, the third son of Ujimasa Hojo, the head of the Hojo clan …
Enshoin Zen Temple belongs to the Daitokuji Zen lineage and is located in the city of Nerima in Tokyo, Japan. Abbot Tenchu …
Seikenji Temple was built in the Koei Era (about 650 years ago) during the Northern and Southern Judgment Periods (about 650 years …
Empukuji Zen Monastery belongs to the Rinzai Zen School in Japan. Myoshinji is the mother monastery. A statue of Bodhidharma, said to …
Zen Master Noritake Koutoku is the Abbot of Hogonji (宝厳寺) Zen Temple in Osaka, Japan. Every Sunday he offers Zen meditation and …
Gaesimsa is a Seon Temple of Korean Zen Buddhism. Located in a dense forest in Mount Sangwangsan and 6 kilometers from Haemi-myeon. …
Sudeoksa is a main Zen temple of Korean Zen Buddhism. It is located on the southern slopes of Mount Deoksungsan in Deoksan-myeon …
The year of establishment of Dongsa Temple is not clear, but the records inform that it was not destroyed even during the …
The Swiss television RSI accompanies Zen Master Father Reding in meditation in the Sihlfeld Cemetery in the city of Zurich. Every city …
Guided Meditation – Father Reding from the zen monastery talks about meditation. It should be guided by your wisdom which tells you …
Sleep Meditation – Father Reding from the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland talks about sleep and meditation. But what about Father and Mother …
The baptism, naming, welcome party and blessing of the child with Father Reding from – Zen Monastery. To be baptized means to …
Zen Patriarch in Switzerland, Father Reding welcomes you. As the founder of the Zen Order in Switzerland, he presides over the Nigredo …
Zen Master Father Reding welcomes you to the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Now that the journey of my life is over …
A call to repentance and renewal – From my great-grandmother’s prayer book (1900) from Einsiedeln. The 90-year-old father of Christianity (Pope Leo) …
The Godless – The Wicked – Prayer for the Oppressed Holy Church. From the prayer book of my great-grandmother (1900) from Einsiedeln. …
A call to save the soul – from the prayer book of my great-grandmother from Einsiedeln (January 10, 1900). The 90-year-old father …
The Lord’s Prayer from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Always has been, and always will be. NB: Men and women …
Your marriage and family from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Always has been, and always will be. Marriage has a …
The Holy Mass from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). No human spirit likes to fathom the great mystery of the …
Introduction: Men in Prayer – Whoever thinks correctly, the intellect will lead him to God. But every man knows that this relationship …
The divine virtues from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). The three great virtues must dwell in us; A manly strong …
The Grace from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Before Meal O God from whom we have everything We praise you …
The morning prayer from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Every day of life is a task that needs to be …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Are you a Buddhist or a Christian? This question …
On the second day, the pilgrimage route leads from the Nigredo Monastery in Reichenburg over the Linth plain via the forest to …
The Zen pilgrimage takes place twice a year (spring & autumn). The first day begins at the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln on …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Adventure – Pick your Adventure wisely because you will …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Truth and Religion – Has nothing to do with …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Zen Meditation – The Journey into silence is not …
What is zen meditation? The winter zen meditation retreat ends today. The zen master begins the ritual. His voice is crisp and …
The winter retreat (100 Days) will end tomorrow. Spring is just around the corner. It is a warm and sunny afternoon. I …
The importance of loneliness. A story from the zen monastery. Whether they want to or not, zen monks live apart from their …
In meditation I have to review the year just passed. Humans are different than animals not just because they can assume an …
An old story from the zen monastery on how to die properly. A monk who suffered severely from tuberculosis prepared his back …
After sometime, differences in zen practice begin to appear among the zen monks. Zen monks live with their question to attain the …
Can Enlightenment achieved only by self-mortification? Materialism vs Spirituality. I think about this a lot. There are a few zen monks who …
Repentance Ceremony is also the time for the zen monks to shave the head. The junior monks offered the small bathroom to …
The karma of zen monk. There are no blankets in the zen meditation hall. When sleeping the zen monks cover their feet …
The members of this zen meditation retreat are diverse. Their ages range from sixteen to seventy comprising three generations. They represent all …
Once they were two zen monks on their way to a hermitage to visit an enlightened zen master. They were about 4 …
What is Zen? To sacrifice yourself to the good and the truth. Reexamine body and mind continuously and wholeheartedly. What is Zen? …
Welcome to the hell week at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Twice a year we reexamine life and death without sleep. When …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Great Faith – Great Doubt – Great Provocation
Father Reding from the – zen monastery in Switzerland welcomes you to the online talk. Meditate into the Abyss of your own …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. The flying zen masters from Switzerland. Ninja Style – …
Grüezi and welcome to the original and rustic – Zen monastery. We celebrate the August 1st celebration and celebrate the Swiss National …
Farewell party and burial in Grindelwald: Abbot Reding from the Nigredo Monastery, as the funeral speaker, organizes the farewell party according to …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Spiritual Revolution eats it own children alive. We are …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery in Switzerland welcomes you to the online talk. Commitment: are you willing to die?
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. A sad story about abortion. Your body and mind …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Let us reexamine and find out why was the …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery welcomes you to the online talk. Let us reexamine Pride. Why do we celebrate wrong …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery wishes you all a happy birthday.
Dear Fathers, dear Mothers, As a young man I went into the dark forest. Far, far from home. With my teachers and …
Father Reding from the – zen monastery talks about the fatherless society and single mothers. Fathers and mothers are not equal before …
Meditation and hiking on the two-day pilgrimage at Nigredo Monastery. Einsiedeln – Nigredo Monastery The drizzle greeted us in the monastery village …
There are many people who, after persevering in their practice for a while, do not feel that they are progressing. They then …
Farewell Ceremony and Funeral service in Zurich: Abbot Reding from the – Zen Monastery, as the funeral speaker, arranges the farewell service …
Without goal and telos, all mindfulness in the world is useless. You can sit there for hours, even years, and “meditate” aimlessly. …
Zen Priest Abbot Reding (Zen Monk) welcomes you to – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Zen priest As a Zen priest, I can …
Welcome to – Zen Monastery. The Phoenix Zen Meditation Retreat takes place once a month. One must die before you can rise …
Welcome to the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. The monthly meditation week offers you peace to get out of the life crisis. The …
City of Zurich Funeral Memorial Service: Abbot Reding from the – zen monastery organizes the funeral service according to your wishes.
Zug Funeral Memorial Service: Abbot Reding from the – zen monastery organizes the funeral service according to your wishes.
Abbot Reding (Zen monk) from the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland, as the monastery cook (Jap. Tenzo 典座), prepares the Christmas roast for …
Abbot Reding (zen monk) from the – zen monastery, organizes the memorial service according to your wishes.
Winter is slowly gone and we enjoy the blooming of the cherry blossoms (sakura). Meditation – Sakura – Hanami Welcome to the …
What happened? A symptom of our time – LGBTQ – Our children and their ideas. A little analysis of our time. One …
Newsletter 2022 Spring
City of Zurich – Zen Meditation
City of Basel – Zen Meditation
Welcome to the monastic training at the rustic – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. To become a monk means to sacrifice one owns …
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. We talk about Zen Master Myo …
Roshi (jap. Zen Master) Father Reding welcomes you to the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Trained in Japan and Korea, he founded the …
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Easy meditation? What is difficult meditation?
Compassion. More compassion, then all problems would be solved! But it is often confused with pity, for compassion, like the true self, …
Mystics and agnostics continually examine the true self. With great faith, great doubt and great provocation. Contemplation – Mystics This old …
Welcome to the Leadership Meditation Week for Executives. Accustomed to taking responsibility and going to the limits of what is possible, the …
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Gingerbread House
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Swiss Alphorn Meditation.
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Skiing Zen Master in Switzerland.
Master of Ceremonies (MC) Abbot Reding (zen monk) guides you through the ceremony. Ceremony – Master of Ceremonies The ceremony with abbot …
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Self-Control and Discipline
The Nigredo Monastery is a rustic and small meditation center in Switzerland. Here you can find more information and register for the …
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Wedding Speaker
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Funeral Orator
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Prayer
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. The Unknown
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Attachment
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Betrayal
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Beheaded Chicken
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Chaos Monkey
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Beauty and Art
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Extreme Meditation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Rohatsu Sesshin
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Logos
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Guest and Host
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Zen Meditation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Responsibility
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Buddhism and Christianity
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. All saints day
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Compassion
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. The old fox
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Don’t be a Hero
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Your future Self
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Judgement Day
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Life is suffering
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Mother and Father
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Graveyard
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Meditation at the cemetery
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Listen with your eyes
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Marketplace
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Resilience
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Swordsmen
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Chanting
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Emptiness
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Owner of your House
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Spirit of the parents
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Wheel of causality
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Victimhood
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Survival of the fittest
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Pilgrimage
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Troublemaker
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Giving Birth
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Merry Christmas
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. The rarest thing in the world
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Wisdom
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Real girls like brickstones
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Hermit
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Santa Clause
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Christmas
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Barista Coffee Meditation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Meditation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Walking Meditation
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Zen Monastery Switzerland
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Warrior Monk
Abbot Reding welcomes you to the – online talk of the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. My Wife
Everything is one. Everything is energy. All is the one spirit. Everything is Buddha, everything is God! But where does one go …
During confession you have the opportunity to examine your life in a protected and trustful setting with the abbot of the Nigredo …
In Christianity or in Buddhism, the golden calf is universal. When society (and you) falls apart, everyone dances around the golden calf …
Mumonkan is a Hwadu (koan) collection.
Hekiganroku Koan Hwadu Collection
Monastic Consecration, the Monk Ordination at the Zen Order in Switzerland.
The Heart Sutra is the essence of the sublime crossing to the other shore of wisdom. This is how I heard it: …
Welcome to the July meditation zen retreat at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation Retreat July If one’s mind …
Welcome to the December meditation retreat at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – December Meditation Retreat Ask yourself repeatedly, “What does …
Welcome to the zen meditation week in November at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation Week – November In the …
Welcome to the meditation week in October at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation October Truth has nothing to …
Welcome to the meditation week in September at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation Week – September In what …
Welcome to the hardcore zen meditation week in August at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland: the Mountain Week Hardcore – Contemplation However, …
Welcome to the meditation week in June at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation Week June There are many …
Welcome to the 7 days meditation retreat in May at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation – Meditation Week When a …
Welcome to the 7 days meditation retreat in April at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Although there is still some snow on …
Welcome to the meditation retreat in march. Most of the time there is still some snow in the higher elevations, which makes …
Welcome to the meditation retreat in February at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation One zen master began meditating from morning …
A warm welcome to the meditation week in January at the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. Contemplation Let your examination and observation be …
Zen Master Abbot Reding founded in 2014 the Insopor Zen Academy in Switzerland. The zen order of Switzerland preserves and carries on …
The religious vacuum drives many to yoga and vipassana practices. Since we no longer use and understand the body and mind in …
As a warrior monk, one always lives on the battlefield of wisdom. The Logos is the sword that kills and at the …
The – zen monastery part of the Zen Order of Switzerland. Founded by Zen master Father Reding.
Funeral Orator Father Marcel Reding is a Zen monk and abbot of the – Zen monastery in Reichenburg. Through his many years …
The Zen Master manifests the Logos and lives truly. Without these role models, I could never have imagined that such a life …
Abbot Reding led the farewell ceremony in the woods around Wetzikon. The burial in the forest was carried out with a procession …
Your funeral orator Abbot Reding from the – zen monastery organizes the funeral service, sacred and spiritually according to your wishes.
Free from life and death. Out of the tyranny of the Zen monastery, through the desert of the marketplace and finally into …
Nigredo Monastery – Switzerland Homepage and email from now on only on: zen-monastery.com info@zen-monastery.com Exclusion of Alain M. Lafon – father …
The professions and classes from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). For a good Choice of Status You, oh god, know …
The prayer to the protector of our homeland from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). You, O God, are the giver …
The great prayer of the Confederates from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Let us pray to God the Father and …
Peace prayer to the Holy Father Brother Klaus from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Holy Brother Klaus, glory and honor …
Our home from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). In addition to the first commandment, which my mother engraved in my …
Bodhidharma a monk from India founded the Chinese Chan (Zen) Buddhism (5th century). Student: Is it possible to become Buddha without seeing …
Welcome to our family tradition. Zen master Ingen from China, visited Japan and founded Obaku-san Manpuku-ji (1661) in Kyoto, Japan. The beginning …
The Patriarch Zen Master Dogen (1200 – 1253) laid the foundation for today’s Soto Zen in Japan. Tired of idolatry in the …
The Yogi Milarepa (1040 – 1123) was a Tibetan patriarch and was very influential in Tibetan Buddhism today. I bow at the …
Saint Michael the Archangel from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Holy Archangel Michael, protect us in battle so that we …
Saint Joseph from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Prayer to Saint Joseph Saint Joseph, you are the man of work …
Your funeral orator Abbot Reding organizes the farewell ceremony sacred and spiritually according to your wishes. Sacred and Spiritual Funeral We were …
The Holy Church from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Common Prayer Almighty Eternal God, Lord Heavenly Father! Look at our …
During the monastery training, chanting (monk singing) is an important part in order to pass on the teachings according to oral tradition …
Barbara Schärz from Funeral Planning is there for you throughout Switzerland before, during and after a death. As a matter of course, …
The Holy Rosary from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). No one prays the rosary for any length of time without …
Thurgau funeral Service: Abbot Reding from the Nigredo Monastery will gladly guide you through the funeral ceremony in the canton of Thurgau …
At Christmas, the celebration of family, love and the logos. We focus on the star on the tree, the good, that guides …
A visit in front of the tabernacle from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! It …
Prayer to Christ the King from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Jesus Christ, King of kings and Ruler of all …
Sacred Heart of Jesus litany from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Lord have mercy on us Christ, have mercy on …
Our mother from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Holy spotless virgin! With what praise shall I praise you, I don’t …
Little Stations of the Cross from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). At The Beginning My savior and redeemer, you want …
As a wedding speaker and celebrant it was a honor to conduct the wedding Italy at the Villa Mapelli Mozzi. Location: Villa …
The entry of the Bride marks the beginning of the wedding ceremony. As your wedding speaker, Abbot Reding from the – zen …
Which name should be the family name? Wedding Celebrant Abbot Reding from the – zen monastery from Switzerland welcomes you to reexamine …
What actually is the meaning of the wedding rings? The wedding rings symbolize a chain. One is chained to one another. With …
Often a nondenominational funeral or farewell ceremony in the church without a pastor is desired. But this is only possible with the …
Holy Communion from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Saint Paul warns very emphatically that everyone who wants to approach the …
Zen Master Rinzai is a patriarch of Zen Buddhism. Compiled by Ma Fang Zen Master Rinzai (Linji) was trained by the master …
The Gospel of Thomas. These are the hidden words that the living Jesus spoke, and that Didymos (the twin) Judas Thomas wrote …
The Bible. The logos. The old testament – The Bible The five books of Moses: The book of Genesis The book of …
What does it mean to marry and enter into marriage? Marriage is a sacred covenant. One sacrifices one’s ignorance and voluntary blindness …
Mass for the Deceased in Honor of the Bitter Passion of Jesus Christ from my grandfather’s Prayer Book (Men in Prayer). Prayer …
Mass on Sundays and Holy Days from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). The priest kneels on the steps of the …
In the Shin Jin Mei, Sosan studies the profound nature of the mind and transmits the essence of Zen: neither choosing realize …
Student: The layperson has a wife and children, so he can not yet cut out sexual desire. How can he become Buddha? …
Well known Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn Sunim [Haeng-Won], founder of Kwan-eum Zen School in the U.S., was once staying in the …
Student: In the Sutra, building a church and carving holy images, burning incense, scattering flowers, burning everlasting candles, or having a ceremony …
There are five different kinds of proper nourishment for the mind: The first, the enthusiastic one; Follow the right path, enjoy it …
‘Prayer’ means always being in accordance with the Truth. The essential meaning of the act of prayer can be understood by the …
Was Jesus Christ a Boddhisattva or a Monk? Buddha, the World-honored One was born a prince, as the son of Suddhodana in …
The Lord’s Prayer, also called the Our Father and the Pater Noster, is a venerated christian prayer that, according to New Testament, …
Zen Master Hakuin is a patriarch of japanese Zen Buddhism. Zen Master Hakuin – A chat on a boat in the evening! …
Living and dying. What is your original face? True, profound Truth has never been created nor annihilated. How often have we transformed …
For the seeker of truth and love preoccupied with Study, that which must principally be avoided is maintaining the idea that “I …
The text from korean seon Master Kyung Ho was originally translated from Korean by Zen Master Myo Vong. Korean Seon Korean Zen …
The koan is a dialog between Zen Master Yunmen and his student, by which the master used his statement to provoke the …
The Holy Mass from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). No human spirit likes to fathom the great mystery of the …
Your Holy Confession from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Man’s greatest enemy is sin. It is more severe than the …
Your Holy Confirmation from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Baptism has made you a child of God, bought by the …
Your Holy Baptism from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). There are times when human life means little. But it means …
The evening prayer from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). The day is coming to an end. As the farmer drives …
The common prayers from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). The Sign Of The Cross In the name of the Father …
The prayer in severe temptation from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Oh God, don’t be silent Don’t be still and …
The area of hell: The realm is divided into two parts: the hot and the cold hells; these two forms of hell …
The realm of animals: Animals are not able to reflect on their own situation and to free themselves sustainably from their respective …
The realm of humans: Although subject to great suffering (birth, aging, illness, death, grief, separation), the human world is the most favorable …
The Realm of jealous Demigods: They are also called Titans. The jealous demigods constantly quarrel with the gods and try to take …
The form of existence as gods is not redemption. They too are not free from suffering and death and are still subject …
The hungry ghost is a man-eating ghost. Mostly it is the spirits of greedy, selfish people who have been cursed (after death) …
The ancient Patriarch said, “You should take refuge in the three treasures of the Self-Nature (Trinity).” What is God (the Buddha)? The …
The five hindrances obscure one’s true self and prevent one from introspection. Sensual desire is opposed to renunciation. Sensual desire is the …
The three poisons destroy one’s view of one’s own nature and one lives blindly and meaninglessly. Greed Hate Ignorance Contemplation – Three …
The noble eightfold path leads to the original face. Right Resolve or Intention: contemplation of impermanence, suffering, and non-Self Right Speech: no …
The four noble truths show the way through the gateless gate. Do not shoot the messenger! The First Noble Truth is …
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In the Zen monasteries, the martial arts were a very important part to protect the monasteries. The monasteries had their own police …
The monk who’s been a vegan and been eating only raw vegetables and uncooked grains declared that he would begin a solitary …
Without God, there is no individuality. What are we imitating? If we know what we’re imitating, then we know what kind of …
Equality of outcome must be clearly distinguished from equal of opportunity. Often, however, we have a factual error. If I don’t understand …
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What is the meaning of life? We all have the logos (meaning of life), but are we using it properly? The sword …
Bodhidharma was a monk who lived in China in the 5th or 6th century. His teaching and practice focused on Zen Meditation …
Zen is the gateless gate. Just awaken the mind and be alert. Turn your attention from the outside and radiate within. Let …
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Welcome to the Nigredo Monastery in Switzerland. The mountain week (jap. rohatsu sesshin) is a resilience training where we meditate 24/7. To …
Welcome to the monthly resilience training (zen retreat) at the Nigredo Monastery. One who did not understand the true mind, because he …
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Self-Control means to discipline body and mind. Discipline Body and Mind means, ‘everthing stays in order’; this means, cultivate the body and …
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Verse – Unio Mystica Simon Peter said to them, “Let Mary depart from among us, for women are not worthy of life.” …
Verse – Everything is Inside His disciples asked him, “When will the kingdom come?” Jesus said, “It will not come by waiting for …
Verse – The God-Man Jesus said, “Curse the flesh that depends on the soul, and curse the soul that depends on the …
Verse – Eternal Being Jesus said, “The heavens and the earth will be rolled up before you, and he who lives among the …
Verse – The Kingdom of God Jesus said, “Whoever has found the world and has become rich should renounce the world.” Comment Whoever …
Verse – Be a Treasure Hunter! Jesus said, “The kingdom is like a man who had treasure hidden in his field, but did …
Verse – Christianization Jesus said, “Whoever drinks from my mouth will become like me, and I will become him, and the hidden things …
Verse – Reunification Jesus said, “The kingdom is like a shepherd who had a hundred sheep. One of the largest sheep went …
Verse – Mystical Wedding Jesus said, “If you make the two into one, you will become children of Adam, and you will say, …
Verse – Secret of Oneness Jesus said, “Whoever knows father and mother will be called the son of a prostitute.” Comment This saying, …
Verse – I Am Here! They said to him, “Come, let us pray and fast today.” Jesus said, “What sin have I committed? …
Verse – Strength from Within Jesus said, “Praise those who know where the rebels will attack. They can come, invade, and take their …
Verse – Inner Christianity Jesus said, “Damn the Pharisees! They are like a dog that lies in a trough; it neither eats nor …
Verse – The Divine Mother “Whoever does not hate his father and mother as I do cannot be my disciple, and whoever …
Verse – Clear Decision They showed Jesus a gold coin and said to him, “Caesar’s servants are demanding taxes from us. He …
Verse – Brotherhood of the Awakened The disciples said to him, ‘Your brothers and your mother are standing outside.’ He said to …
Verse – Gate of Life Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a man who wanted to kill a powerful …
Verse – Exhortation to Wisdom Jesus: “The Kingdom of the Father is like a woman carrying a jar full of food. As …
Verse – Leaven of Truth Jesus: “The Father’s kingdom is like a woman who takes some leaven, hides it in dough and makes …
Verse – The Golden Rule Jesus: “If you have money, do not lend it at interest, but give it to those from whom …
Verse – Certainty of Achieving Goals Jesus: “He who seeks will find, and to him who knocks on the inner part of the …
Verse – Giving with Wisdom Jesus said, “Do not give what is holy to dogs, lest they throw it on the dung heap. …
Verse – The Path of Meditation The Path of Meditation – Jesus said, “Seek and you will find.” In the past, I did …
Verse – The Inner Helper They said to him, “Tell us who you are so that we may believe in you.” He said …
Verse – Secret of Devotion Jesus said, “Join me, for my yoke is easy and my rule is gentle, and you will find …
Verse – Outer World and Inner World Jesus said, “Why do you wash the outside of the bowl? Do you not understand that …
Verse – The Second Illumination Jesus said, “The messengers and prophets will come to you, and they will give you what is yours. …
Verse – The Living Man Jesus said, “How miserable is the body that depends on the body, and how miserable is the soul …
Verse – The Inner Homeland Jesus said, “Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay …
Verse – Certainty of Oneness Jesus said, “Adam came from great power and great riches, but he was not worthy of you. For …
Verse – Bliss of Self-Awakening Jesus said, “When you see your own images, you will join them again. But when you see your …
Verse – Image and Archetype Jesus said, “The images are manifest to men, but the light that is in them is hidden in …
Verse – The Inner Fire Jesus said, “Whoever is near me is near the fire, and whoever is far from me is …
Verse – Rule by Serving Jesus said, “Let those who have become rich rulers rule, and let those who have renounced renounce.” …
Verse – Bearer of Eternal Life Jesus said, “Whoever has come to know the world has found the body, but whoever has found …
Verse – Inner Rebirth A woman from the crowd said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts that …
Verse – The Inner Word Jesus said, “Why have you come out into the country? To see a reed shaken by the wind? …
Verse – The Light of the Universe Jesus said: “I am the light that is above all things. I am one: from …
Verse – The Highest Value Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a merchant who bought goods and found a pearl …
Verse – The New Spirit Jesus said, “There are many standing at the door, but those who come alone will be able …
Verse – The Water of Life He said, “Kind Lord, there are many standing around the well, but there is nothing in the …
Verse – Right Realization Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray to the Lord to send laborers …
Verse – Right Divorce A man said to him, “Tell my brothers to divide my father’s goods with me.” He said to him, …
Verse – The Power of the Spirit Jesus said, “I will destroy this house and no one will ever be able to rebuild …
Vers – The Three Worlds Jesus said, “If you cultivate what is in you, what you have will save you. But if you …
Verse – Solution to suffering from within Jesus said: Praise be to those who were persecuted in their hearts: they are those who …
Verse – Constant Self-Testing Jesus said, “Praise be to you, when you are hated and persecuted, but no place is found where …
Verse – All-Immediacy Jesus said, “He who knows all things and yet fails to see himself, fails to see all things.” Comment Anyone …
Verse – The Cornerstone Jesus said, “Show me the stone that the builders refused to take: that is the cornerstone.” Comment It says …
Verse – The Unwise He said, “A certain man had a vineyard and rented it out to tenants so that they could …
Verse – Living Right Jesus said, “A man was receiving guests. When he had prepared the meal, he sent his servant to invite …
Verse – New Humanity Jesus said, “Once upon a time there was a rich man who received a lot of money from a …
Vers – Secrets are Reprimands Jesus said, “I reveal my secrets only to those who are worthy of my mysteries. Therefore, do not …
Verse – Being Ready is Everything Jesus said, “Two will rest on one bed, one will die and the other will live.” …
Verse – Right Abstention He saw a Samaritan carrying a lamb and going to Judea. He said to his disciples, “What does …
Verse – Here and Now Jesus said, ‘Seek the living wholeness while you live, lest you die and then have to seek …
Verse – Lightward Leading Suffering Jesus said, “Praise the one who suffered and found life.” Comment Nothing makes a person more likely to …
Verse – Eternal Harvest Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a man who sowed good seed. His enemy came …
Verse – World Knowledge Jesus said, “Whoever has known the world has discovered a corpse, and whoever has discovered a corpse of that …
Verse – Self-Realization Jesus said, ‘If anyone does not hate his father and mother, he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who …
Verse – Promise of Abundance Jesus said: “Praise the poor, for they (also) belong to the kingdom of heaven.” Comment Becoming aware …
Verse – Clearing of the Being His disciples asked him, “Is circumcision useful or not?” He said to them, “If it were useful, …
Verse – The Living One His disciples said to him, “Twenty-four prophets have spoken in Israel, and they all spoke about you.” …
Verse – The New World His disciples asked him, “When will the dead rest, and on what day will the new world come?” …
Verse – Children of Light Jesus said: “If they say to you, ‘Where do you come from?’ then say to them, ‘We come …
Verse – The United Jesus said, “Praise those who are alone and chosen (whole), for they will find the Kingdom. For from it …
Verse – Inner Unity Jesus said, “If two people make peace in a house, they will say to the mountain, ‘Be moved,’ …
Verse – Reflection On What Remains Jesus said, “It is not possible for a man to ride two horses, nor can he bend …
Verse – On the Way to Oneness Jesus said, “From Adam to John the Baptist, among those born of women there was no …
Verse – Working from the Spirit Jesus said, “Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor are figs gathered from thistles; they do …
Verse – Renewal through the Spirit Jesus said, “Whoever blasphemes against the Father will be forgiven, and whoever blasphemes against the Son will …
Verse – Right Knowledge His disciples said to him, “Who are you that you can tell us this?” Jesus said to them, “You …
Verse – Being a Transient! Jesus said: “Be passers-by!” Comment All things and events in the world teach us two things: firstly, the …
Verse – The Open Hand Jesus said, “To him who has something in his hand more will be given, and from him …
Verse – From Eternal Life Jesus said, “A vine planted outside the Father is not strong enough; it will be taken by …
Verse – Key to Knowledge Jesus said, “The Pharisees and the scribes received the keys of knowledge and have hidden them. They neither …
Verse – Night of the Soul Jesus said, “Often you have desired to hear these words that I now tell you, and …
Verse – On true Freedom His disciples said, “On what day will you appear to us, and on what day will we …
Verse – Turning to the Essential Jesus said, “Do not worry from morning to evening and from evening to morning about what …
Verse – Be Awake and Dare! Jesus said, “No one can enter the house of a strong man and take it by force. …
Verse – Reality Blindness Jesus said, “If a blind man leads a blind man, they will both fall into a pit.” Comment …
Verse – Being the Bringer of Light Jesus said, “Preach from the roof of a house what you would gladly hear with your …
Verse – The Inner Support Jesus said, “A city built on a mountain and fortified cannot be taken, but neither can it be …
Verse – Power of Faith Jesus said, “No prophet is welcomed into his own village, and no doctor heals those who know …
Verse – Divine Omnipresence Jesus said, “Where there are three gods, there are gods. And where there are two, there I will …
Verse – Body and Mind Jesus said, “If the flesh came into existence through the spirit, it is a miracle, but if …
Verse – Call to Reflection Jesus said, “I took my position in the midst of the world and appeared to them in flesh …
Verse – The Way Up “If you do not withdraw from the world, you will never find the kingdom. If you do not …
Verse – Loving God in your Neighbour Jesus said, “You know the speck that is in your friend’s eye, but you do not …
Verse – Redeeming Power of Love Jesus said, “Love your friends as your own soul; watch over them, protect them as you …
Verse – The Inner Light His disciples said, “Show us the place where you really are, because it is important for us …
Verse – Awakening and Awakened Jesus said, “I will choose you, one out of a thousand and two out of ten thousand, …
Verse – Awakening to the Oneness Jesus saw babies being suckled. He said to his disciples, “These little ones who are being …
Verse – Awake to the Essential Mary Magdalene asked Jesus, “What are your disciples like?” He said, “They are like little children …
Verse – Growing from Small Things The disciples said to Jesus, “Tell us what the kingdom of heaven is like.” He said …
Verse – Trees of Life Jesus said, “Bless the one who has become what he was before he became. If you become …
Verse – The Way to Perfection The disciples said to Jesus, “Tell us, what will it be like when we die?” Jesus answered, …
Verse – Wealth from Within Jesus said, “I will give you what no eye has ever seen, nor ear ever heard, nor hand …
Verse – The Divine Fire Jesus said, “Perhaps people think that I have come to spread peace in the world. They do not …
Verse – Right Insight Jesus said, “When you see him who was not born of woman, fall on your face to the ground …
Verse – The Inner Decides Jesus said to them, “If you fast, you will incur a sin; if you pray, you will be …
Verse – Christ In Us Jesus said to his disciples, “Compare me to anything and tell me who I am like.” Simon Peter …
Verse – The Inner Guide The disciples said to Jesus, “We know that you are going to leave us. Who will then …
Verse – Living from the Spirit Jesus said, “This heaven will pass away. And the one above it will pass away. The …
Verse – Heart Ignition Jesus said, “I have poured fire upon the world, and behold, I watch over it until it blaze.” Comment …
Verse – Right Action Jesus said, “Behold, a sower went out and took a handful of seed and scattered it. Some of it …
Verse – The Imperishable Treasure And he said: “Man is like a wise fisherman who cast his net into the sea and …
Verse – Overcoming the World Jesus said, “Blessed is the lion who becomes man by being eaten by man. And cursed is the …
Verse – Right Attitude His disciples asked him, saying to him, “Do you want us to fast? How should we pray? Should …
Verse – Inner Growth Jesus said, “Know what is before you, and what is hidden from you will be revealed to you. …
Verse – Child of God Jesus said, “The man of old days will not hesitate to ask a little child of seven …
Verse – The Inner Kingdom Jesus said, “If your leaders tell you, ‘Behold, the kingdom is in heaven,’ the birds of the …
Verse – Those who seek God are those who are sought by God Jesus said, ‘He who seeks must not stop seeking until …
When Zen Master Woon-Moon arrived at Venerable Master Sul-Vong’s pavilion, he saw a monk and asked him, ‘Are you going to see …
When the World-Honored-One was born, he looked around, walked seven steps in four directions, and, pointing one finger to heaven and one …
Thirty Blows: Under the Sixth Patriarch, Hui-Neng, was Namak Heu-Hyang (677 – 744). After him Ma-Cho was transmitted by Heu-Hyang. One day …
In Buddha’s time there was a story about the seven wise women which I (Hye-Am) have often heard. On August 3rd 1975, …
When the Venerable Master Jon-Kang was staying in the Korean Son Academy in Seoul, Venerable Master Hye-Am visited him and asked, “To …
At Junghye-Sa Temple in Daksan, the venerable master Mann-Gong was in residence, he once said, “Zen Master Sul-Vong’s ‘Aposiopesis’ is merely the …
Under the Twin Sara Trees, the World-Honored-One passed away. Seven days had already passed when Mahakasyapa arrived. He walked around the coffin …
In the Pagoda Park for Many Sons, the World-Honored-One was talking to the inhabitants of the Human and Heaven Worlds, when Venerable …
When Buddha was holding a meeting at Eagle’s Peak, millions gathered. At that time, Buddha held up one flower and showed it …
After Buddha entered Nirvana, Mahakasyapa became the head of the Community. He recalled 500 venerable monks to Kapila where they were about …
In Panya-Sa temple in Seoul, the monks once come from all over the country to hold precept ceremonies together. Venerable Zen Master …
Suddenly the Self-Nature is seen. Whether one is a materialist, spiritualist, realist, idealist, philosopher, priest or scientist, he has knowledge. Contrarily, Venerable …
Zen Koan – Four Servants – One Zen student came to the Venerable Master Hye-Am and asked about the Koan concerning the …
Transmitting the Robe and Bowl – Venerable Zen Master Hye-Am once had a – talk for the members of the Korean Bodhidharma …
A man was walking in a vast field when suddenly a wild elephant came chasing after him. Feeling great danger, he fled. …
Once upon a time there was a shrine master who was attended with complete devotion by an old woman and her daughter. …
In the Ch’an Mirror, written by the famous Korean Patriarch Chong-Ho Hyu-Jong (1520 – 1604), he commented on the Koan, ‘What is …
After winter-retreat was over in Doksung Chonglim monastery, one monk, with his three fellow monks dropped by and asked, “What is the …
A visiting monk came into the Venerable Zen Master Hye-Am’s room, prostrated three times and said, “You are three three in front …
A student came to the Great Venerable Zen Master Pop-An (Fa-Yen Wen-I 885 – 958) and asked, “How should I understand color …
One monk asked zen master Chao-Chou (788 – 897), “Does even the dog have a Self-Nature?” The Venerable master Chao-Chou said, “Mu …
One day Zen master Deok-San (Te-Shan Hsuan-Chien 781 – 867) was on the way to the dining room when he met Sul-Vong …
Koan: A long time ago the venerable master Mann-Gong and Yong-Song had a little conversation at the Korean Zen Academy. Master Yong-Song …
Brighten Eye by Re-Examination: In the year 2468 (1924), Master Hye-Am was in Winter Retreat under Venerable Master Song-Wol at Tongdo Temple’s …
That one raises a sincere faith on the Four-Line Verse is not just a formal request for belief. Zen Verse: Whatever has …
The Case Once the Venerable zen Master Hye-Am was staying at Kwangdok Temple in Choognam, when, late in the night, a tattered-clothed …
The Case A monk asked zen master Haryo, ‘What is the sword against which a hair is blown?’ Haryo said, ‘Each branch …
The Case Emperor Shukuso asked, zen master Chu, ‘What is the ten-bodied-herdsman?’ Chu said, ‘Go trampling on Vairocana’s head!’ The emperor said, …
The Case When zen master Tempyo went on a pilgrimage visiting teachers, he stayed with Sai-in. He always said, ‘Don’t say you …
The Case The Diamond Sutra says, ‘If anyone is despised by others, even if he has committed some serious transgression in a …
The Case Zen master Joshu said, “Clay Buddhas cannot pass through water. Metal Buddhas cannot pass through a furnace. Wooden Buddhas cannot …
The Case Zen master Chokei one day said, “Even if you say that the Arhats still have three poisons, you should not …
The Case In the scriptures the World-honored says, “When unseeing, why do you not see the unseeing? If you see the unseeing, …
The Case A monk asked zen master Taiko, ‘What is the meaning of Chokei’s words, ‘He seems to observe reflection and thanksgiving …
The Case The World-honored One one day took his seat on the platform. Manjusri struck the table with the gavel and said, …
The Case Zen master Enkan one day called to his attendant and said, “Bring me the rhinoceros fan.” The attendant said, “The …
The Case A monk asked zen master Chimon, ‘What is the essence of wisdom?’ Chimon said, ‘The oyster swallows the full moon.’ …
The Case Zen master Ungan asked Dogo, ‘What use does the great Bodhisattva of Mercy make of all those hands and eyes?’ …
The Case Zen master Gensha said to the assembly, ‘Every teacher in the land talks of saving things and delivering mankind. When …
The Case Zen master Ummon said to his disciples, ‘Medicine and sickness cure each other. All the earth is medicine, where do …
The Case Zen master Ummon spoke to his assembly and said, ‘Everybody has his own light. If he tries to see it, …
The Case A monk cam’ to visit the zen master of Toho hermitage and said to him, ‘If, on this mountain, you …
The Case Yuima asked Manjusri, “What is the Bodhisattva’s Gate to the One and Only?” Manjusri answered, “To my mind, in all …
The Case Zen master Ummon spoke to his disciples and said, “The old Buddha communes with the pillar. What level of spiritual …
The Case A monk said to zen master Tairyu, ‘Man’s body will ultimately decompose; what is the indestructible – body?’ Tairyu said, …
The Case A monk said to zen master Yakusan, ‘On the grassy plain there is a herd of deer, with the king …
The Case A monk asked zen master Joshu, ‘Does a newborn baby possess the six senses or not?’ Joshu said, ‘It is …
The Case A monk said to zen master Tosu, ‘It is said ‘Every voice is the Buddhas voice. Is that true?” Tosu …
The Case In ancient times, there were sixteen Enlightened Ones. At the monks’ bathtime, following the rule, they had baths. They suddenly …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ‘What is the teaching that transcends god and patriarchs?’ Ummon said, ‘A sesame bun. …
The Case Zen master Tanka asked a monk, “Where are you from?” The monk replied, From the foot of the mountain.” Tanka …
The Case A monk came from zen master Joshu’s assembly to Ukyo, who said to him, “What do you find in Joshu’s …
The Case At every midday mealtime, zen master Kingyu would himself bring the pail of boiled rice and, in front of the …
The Case A monk said to zen master Baso, ‘Independent of the four propositions and transcending the hundred negations, tell me plainly …
The Case Zen master Hyakujo asked Ungan, ‘With your mouth and lips closed, how would you say it?’ Ungan said, ‘Master, do …
The Case Zen master Hyakujo said to Goho, ‘With your mouth and lips dosed, how would you say it?’ Goho said, ‘Master …
The Case Zen master Isan, Goho, and Ungan were standing together in attendance on Hyakujo. Hyakujo said to Isan, “With your mouth …
The Case Zen master Nansen, Kisu, and Mayoku were on their way together to pay their respects to Chu Kokushi. When they …
The Case Zen Master Kyozan asked Sansho, ‘What is your name?’ Sansho said, ‘Ejaku!’ Kyozan said, ‘Ejaku is my name!’ Sansho said, …
The Case Emperor Wu of Liang asked zen master Fu to give a lecture on the Scriptures. Fu mounted the platform, struck …
The Case Zen master Ganto asked a monk, ‘Where are you from?’ The monk said, ‘From the western capital.’ Ganto said, ‘After …
The Case A non-Buddhist philosopher said to the Buddha, “I do not ask for words; I do not ask for non- words.” …
The Case Zen Master Nansen told the previous story [Case 63] to Joshu and asked his opinion. Joshu then took off his …
The Case Zen master Nansen one day saw the monks of the Eastern and Western halls quarreling over a cat. He held …
The Case Zen master Ummon said to the assembled monks, ‘Between heaven and earth, within the universe, there is one treasure. It …
The Case Zen master Fuketsu said to the assembled monks, ‘If one particle of dust is raised, the state will come into …
The Case Zen master Ummon held out his staff and said to the assembled monks, ‘The staff has transformed itself into a …
The Case A monk said to zen master Joshu, ”The real Way is no difficult. lt only abhors choice and attachment. If …
The Case A monk said to zen master Joshu, “You so often quote the words, ‘The real Way is not difficult. It …
The Case A monk said to zen master Joshu, ‘It is said, ‘The real Way is not difficult. It only abhors choice …
The Case Ryo Zenkaku asked zen master Kinzan, “What about when one arrow pierces the three barriers?” Kinzan said, “Bring out the …
The Case One day zen master Dogo accompanied by his disciple Zengen, went to visit a family in which a funeral was …
The Case Zen master Ummon asked a monk, ”Where have you recently come from?’ The monk said, ‘From Saizen.’ Ummon said, ‘What …
The Case When zen master Ba Daishi [Baso] was out walking with Hyakujo, he saw a wild duck fly past. Daishi said, …
The Case A monk said to Zen Master Joshu, ‘The stone bridge of Joshu is well known, but when I come here, …
The Case When zen master Seppo was living in his hermitage, two monks came to pay their respects. As Seppo saw them …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ‘What is particle after particle’s samadhi?’ Ummon said, ‘Rice in the bowl, water in …
The Case Sansho said to zen master Seppo, ‘The golden carp is out of the net! Tell me, what will it feed …
The Case O Tifu went to Shokei Temple for the tea ceremony. Ro Joza, lifting the kettle to bring it to Myosho, …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ‘What is the true Body?’ Ummon said, ‘Beyond the six. Engo’s Introduction Heaven never …
The Case Zen master Kyosei asked a monk, ‘What is the noise outside?’ The monk said, ‘That is the voice of the …
The Case A monk asked zen master Joshu, “All is reduced to oneness, but what is oneness reduced to?” Joshu said, “When …
The Case Zen master Kasan said, ‘Learning by study is called ‘hearing’; learning no more is called ‘nearness’; transcending these two is …
The Case A monk said to zen master Tozan, ‘Cold and heat descend upon us. How can we avoid them?” Tozan said, …
The Case Ho Koji (Layperson) was leaving zen master Yakusan. Yakusan let ten Zen students escort him to the temple gate to …
The Case Zen master Joshu asked Tosu, ‘What if a man of the Great Death comes back to life again?” Tosu said, …
The Case Riku Taifu, while talking with zen master Nansen, said, “Jo Hoshi said, ‘Heaven and earth and I are of the …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ‘What is the pure body of the Buddha?’ Ummon said, ‘Kayakuran [the fence around …
The Case Zen master Fuketsu took the high seat in the government office of Eishu and said, “The Seal of the patriarch …
The Case In the middle of teaching his listeners, Zen Master Banshan called into the hall: “In the three In the realms …
The Case One day zen master Chosha went for a walk. When he returned to the gate the head monk said, “Ohsho, …
The Case Manjushri asked zen master Muchaku, “Where have you recently come from?” Muchaku said, “From the south.” “How is Southern Buddhism …
The Case Zen master Kyozan asked a monk, “Where are you from?” “Mount Rozan,” answered the monk. “Have you ever visited Gorehe …
The Case Chinso came to see zen master Shifuku. Shifuku drew a circle in the air. Chinso said, “I have no object …
The Case Jo Joza asked zen master Rinzai, ‘What is the essence?’ Rinzai, getting up from his seat, seized him, slapped him, …
The Case Zen Master Mayoku came to Shokei carrying his bell staff with him, walked around Shokei’ s seat three times, shook …
The Case A monk asked zen master Joshu, “I have heard that you closely followed zen master Nansen. Is that true?” Joshu …
The Case A monk asked zen master Daizui, “When the kalpa fire flares up and the great cosmos is destroyed, I wonder, …
The Case Zen master Nansen came to see Hyakujo. Hyakujo said, “Is there any Law that the holy ones have not preached …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ”What will it be when trees wither and leaves fall?” Ummon said, ‘You embody …
The Case A monk asked zen master Hyakujo, ‘What is the mostwonderful thing?’ Hyakujo said, ‘I sit alone on this Great Sublime …
The Case The master of the hermitage held out his staff and said to his disciples, “When, in olden times, a man …
The Case Zen Nun Ryutetsuma came to zen master Isan. Isan said, “Old Female Buffalo, so you have come!” Tetsuma said, ”Tomorrow …
The Case When zen master Hofuku and Chokei went out for a walk, Hofuku, pointing with his finger, said, ‘This is Myohocho …
The Case Zen master Seppo, speaking to the assembly,said, “There is a turtle-nosed snake on the South Mountain. You should have a …
The Case A monk asked zen master Chimon, ‘What will the lotus flower be when it has not yet come out of …
The Case Ryuge asked zen master Suibi, “What is the meaning of Bodhidharma’s coming from the West?” Suibi said, “Pass me the …
The Case Zen master Gutei, whenever he was asked a question, only raised a finger. Engo’s Introduction When even one particle stirs, …
The Case Emperor Shukuso asked Cho Kokushi, “You are a hundred years old, what shall I do for you?” Kokushi answered: “Make …
The Case A monk asked zen master Kyorin, “What is the meaning of Bodhidharma’s coming from the West?” Kyorin said, “Sitting long …
The Case A monk said to zen master Kyosei, “I want to peck from the inside. Would you please tap from the …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, “What is it when no thought is stirring and nothing presents itself?” Ummon said, …
The Case A monk asked zen master Ummon, ”What is the teaching of the Buddha’s lifetime?’ Ummon said, ‘Preaching facing oneness. Engo’s …
The Case A monk asked zen master Haryo, ‘What is the Daiba school?’ Haryo said, ‘Snow in the silver bowl Engo’s Introduction …
The Case A monk asked zen master Tozan, ‘What is Buddha?’ Tozan said, ‘Masagin! [three pounds of flax]. Engo’s Introduction The death-dealing …
The Case Zen master Obaku addressed the assembly and said, ‘You are all partakers of brewer’s grain. If you go on studying …
The Case Zen master Bokushu asked a monk, ‘Where are you from?’ The monk gave a shout. Bokushu said, “This old monk …
The Case A monk (with the nearby city of Joshu in mind) asked the master of the same name, deliberately omitting the …
The Case Zen Master Suigan, at the end of the summer session, spoke to the assembly and said, “During the summer session …
The Case A monk said to zen master Hogen, “My name is Echo. I ask you, what is the Buddha?” Hogen said, …
The Case Zen master Ummon addressed the assembly and said, “I am not asking you about the days before the fifteenth of …
The Case Zen master Seppo addressed the assembly and said, “All the great world, if I pick it up with my fingertips, …
The Case The wandering scholar Tokusan came to the monastery of the Zen master Isan. With the bundle under his arm he …
The Case The great zen master Baso was seriously ill. The chief priest of the temple came to pay his respects. He …
The Case Joshu spoke to the assembly and said, “The real Way is not difficult. It only abhors choice and attachment. With …
The Case A monk said to zen master Kempo, ‘It is written, ‘Bhagavats in the ten directions. One straight road to Nirvana.’ …
The Case Zen Tosotsu Etsu set up three barriers for his disciple: You leave no stone unturned to explore profundity, simply to …
The Case Zen master Sekiso asked, “How can you proceed on further from the top of a hundred-foot pole?” Another eminent teacher …
The Case Zen master Hoen of Tozan said, “Even Shakya and Maitreya are servants of another. I want to ask you, who …
The Case Zen master Basho said to his disciples, ”If you have a staff, I will give you a staff. If you …
The Case Zen Master Shuzan held up a staff of office before his disciples and said, ‘You monks! If you call this …
The Case Once, in the old days, in the time of the World-honored One, Manjusri went to the assembly of the Buddhas …
The Case Bodhidharma sat facing the wall. The Second Patriarch stood in the snow. He cut off his arm and presented it …
The Case When zen master Isan was with Hyakujo, he was head cook, of the monastery. Hyakujo wanted to choose a master …
The Case Zen monk said to master Ummon, “The brilliance of the Buddha silently illuminates the whole universe…” But before he could …
The Case Zen master Goso said, “A buffalo passes by the window. His head, horns, and four legs all go past. But …
The Case A monk asked zen master Joshu, “What is the meaning of Bodhidharma’s coming to China?” Joshu said, “The oak tree …
The Casee Zen master Goso said, “When you meet a man of the Way on the path, do not meet him with …
The Case Zen Master Goso said to his monks, “Seijo’s soul separated from her being. Which was the real Seijo?” Mumon’s Comment …
The Case Zen master Nansen said, “Mind is not the Buddha; reason is not the Way.” Mumon’s Comment Nansen, growing old, had …
The Case A monk asked Baso “What is the Buddha?” Baso answered, “No mind no Buddha.” Mumon’s Comment If you understand this, …
The Case A non-Buddhist philosopher said to the Buddha, “I do not ask for words; I do not ask for non- words.” …
The Case A monk asked an old woman, “What is the way to Taisan?” The old woman said, “Go straight on.” When …
The Case Daibai asked Baso, “What is the Buddha?” Baso answered, “This very mind is the Buddha.” Mumon’s Comment If you directly …
The Case The wind was flapping a temple flag, and two monks started an argument. One said the flag moved, the other …
The Case Tokusan asked zen master Ryutan about Zen far into the night. At last Ryutan said, “The night is late. Why …
The Case A monk asked zen master Nansen, “Is there any – that has not been preached to the people?” Nansen answered, …
The Case When the monks assembled before the midday meal to listen to the lecture, the great Hogen of Seiryo pointed at …
The Case In a dream zen master Kyozan went to Maitreya’ s place and was led in to sit in the third …
The Case This Hwa-Du (Koan), which is very important for the new disciple, was originally often asked by Venerable Master Song-Wol. “Almighty …
The Case A monk asked zen master Fuketsu, “Both speech and silence are faulty in being ri or bi. How can we …
The Case The Sixth Patriarch was pursued by the monk Myo as far as Taiyu Mountain. The patriarch, seeing Myo coming, laid …
The Case Ananda asked Kashyapa, “Th World-honored One gave you the golden robe; did he give you anything else?” “Anandal” cried Kashyapa. …
The Case A monk asked zen master Unmon, “What is Buddha?” Unmon replied “Kanshiketsu (shit-stick)!” Mumon’s Comment Zen master Ummon was too …
The Case Zen master Shogen asked, “Why is it that a man of great strength does not lift his legs?” And he …
The Case Zen monk Joshu asked zen master Nansen, “What is the Way?” “Ordinary mind is the Way,” Nansen replied. “Shall I …
The Case A monk asked Tozan, ”What is Buddha?” Tozan replied, “Masagin [three pounds of flax]. Mumon’s Comment Old Tozan attained the …
The Case The National Teacher Cho called his attendant three times, and three times the attendant responded. The NationaI Teacher said, “I …
The Case Zen master Unmon said, ‘The world is vast and wide; Why do you put on your seven-piece robe at sound …
The Case Tozan came to study with Ummon. Ummon asked, “Where are you from?” “From Sato,” Tozan replied. “Where were you during …
The Case Zen master Nansen saw monks of the Eastern and Western halls quarreling over a cat. He held up the cat …
The Case One day Tokusan went down toward the dining room, holding his bowls. Seppo met him and asked, ”Where are you …
The Case Zen master Zuigan called to himself every day, “Master!” and answered, “Yes, sir!” Then he would say, “Be wide awake!” …
The Case Joshu went to a hermit’s cottage and asked, “Is the master in? Is the master in?” The hermit raised his …
The Case The monk Seizei said to zen master Sozan, “Seizei is utterly destitute. Will you give him support?” Sozan called out, …
The Case A monk asked Kyo Seije, “Daitsu Chisho Buddha sat in zazen for ten kalpas and could not attain Buddhahood. He …
The Case Zen master Gettan said, “Keicha, the first wheelmaker, made a cart whose wheels had a hundred spokes. Now, suppose you …
The Case A monk said to Joshu, “I have just entered this monastery. Please teach me.” “Have you eaten your rice porridge?” …
The Case When Shakyamuni Buddha was at Mount Grdhrakuta, he held out a flower to his listeners. Everyone was silent. Only Mahakashyapa …
The Case Zen master Kyogen said, “It is like a man up in a tree hanging from a branch with his mouth; …
The Case Master Wakuan said, “Why has the Western Barbarian no beard?” Mumon’s Comment Study should be real study, enlightenment should be …
The Case Whenever master Gutei was asked about Zen, he simply raised his finger. Once a visitor asked Gutei’s boy attendant, “What …
The Case Whenever Master Hyakujo preached the law, an old man would appear and listen with the monks. If they left, he …
House and yard from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Prayer against Livestock Diseases 1. Supplication O God, you also created …
Sickness and Death from my grandfather’s prayer book (Men in prayer). Prayer for a Sick Person Holy Lord, Father Almighty, Eternal God; …